Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13,049, Nathaniel Ford, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Ford Nathaniel
NUMBER
S. 13.049
carded.
CONTENTS

2821
New York
Nathaniel Ford
of Marshall in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Durkee of the Regt commanded by Col M'Lean in the Connecticut line for Six months, —
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7. day of Decem- ber 1832 and sent to Stoddard & Clark, Waterville, Oneida Co NY.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 — $30.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar '33 10.00
$40.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Ino Cromwell Cle Book D Vol. 5 Pag 88
1872 Dec 19. Hon E H Roberts - returning pension Certificate & Miles letter - paid to Sept 4, 1848 - to obtain arrears his children Can apply with proof of death & of being his children

1974 Nathaniel Ford Declaration for a Pension
One Term of Six months
Of Marshall Oneida County New York
Stodard & Clark Attys. Waterville Oneida Co N.Y.
[Faint, illegible text]
Rev. Daniel Putnam } and M. Mott } certify-

State of New York
County of Onondaga. On this 11 th day of September personally appeared in Open Court before the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Nathaniel Ford a resident in Marshall in the County and State aforesaid aged Sixty seven years the Eleventh day of July last past, who being duly sworn according to law oaths upon his oaths make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th A. D. 1832. To wit: That he was born on the 11 th day of July A. D. 1765 at Hampton, Windham County and State of Connecticut. That he possesses a Record of his age copied from the family record of his father. That at Hampton aforesaid about the middle of May 1782. The spring after New London was burnt. He enlisted as a private soldier in the State Troops, in the capacity of substitute for one Amos Clark, in the Company of Captain Benjamin Dyer of Hampton aforesaid and in the Regiment of Col. McLanlin.
And the said Nathaniel Ford further declares that immediately after he enlisted as aforesaid he repaired to Fort Trumbull and remained there in the company and Regiment aforesaid for the purpose of guarding said Fort and the Prison Ship at that time stationed there. That during the summer while he was stationed at Fort Trumbull. Only one Regiment, was there: that he does not recollect the names of any other officers belonging to the Regiment, besides those mentioned. - that the captain of the Prison Ship aforesaid was M c Lanlin, who was the son of the Col. of the Regiment and had been Lieut. in the company of Capt. Dyer aforesaid.
And the said Nathaniel Ford further declared that he continued in the service at Fort Trumbull aforesaid for the space of

6 months Six months from and after the about the middle of May 1782 as aforesaid. When he was dismissed and returned home to Hampton aforesaid
And the said Nathaniel Ford further declares, that he knows of no person living who was fellow soldier with him during any part of his term of service aforesaid or who has personal knowledge thereof, nor has he any documentary evidence of the same.
And the said Nathaniel Ford further declares that he has resided about Forty Years last past in different parts of New York and for Twenty Seven years in the town of Paris aforesaid where he now resides. and that he believes, that Joel Greenleaf of the town of Marshall in Onida County aforesaid. and Rev. Daniel Putnam of the town of Clinton, County aforesaid can testify as to his veracity and reputation of having been a soldier of the Revolution.
And the said Nathaniel Ford further declares that he relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State
Sworn and subscribed D Nathaniel Ford the day and year first aforesaid
J. B. Read Dep. Clk.
We Daniel Putnam of Clinton in the County of Onida and Samuel M. Mott of Paris  Parryfield in said County, hereby certify that we are well acquaint- ed with Nathaniel Ford who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations, that

We believe him to be of the age in said De- claration above stated, that he is respected & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed } Daniel Putnam the day & year first aforesaid } Samuel M Mott Geo. Brown Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further Certify that it appears to them that Daniel Putnam who has signed the preceding Certif- icate is a a Clergyman resident in the town of Clinton aforesaid and that Samuel M Mott also has signed also the same declaration is a resident of the town of Saugerties county aforesaid  Plank aforesaid and is a Credible person and that their state- ment is entitled to credit.
is Sheriff of said county
By the Court C. H. H. H. H. H. H.
I George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Onida County New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceed- ings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Nathaniel Ford for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 13th. day of September A.D. 1832 Geo. Brown clk

1 st Brief
No 10717.
Nathaniel Ford "
admitted
Studd and Clark Meida

No 10717.
BRIEF in the case of Nathaniel Ford of Marshall County of Onondaga in the State of New York. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  In Open Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? _____  3. How old is he?  67 Years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     May In 1782. 6. Substitute Gen. Capt Bery. Duke of Marlinton.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? _____  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Hampton, Windham County, Connecticut.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  By traditionary Evidence.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  They appear to be in due form. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Jamys Ad
Examining Clerk.

March 30, 1940.
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Mr. R.J.Russell 1806 Pine Street St. Louis, Missouri.
BA-J/CC Nathaniel Ford S.13049
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S.13049, based upon service of Nathaniel Ford in the Revolutionary War.
Nathaniel Ford was born July 11, 1765, at Hampton, Windham County, Connecticut. Names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Hampton, Connecticut, Nathaniel Ford enlisted about the middle of May, 1782, served six months as private in Captain Benjamin Durkee's company, Colonel McClellan's Connecticut regiment.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, at which time he was residing at Marshall, or Paris, Oneida County, New York. At that time he stated he had resided in New York State about forty years, twenty-seven of which he had resided in Oneida County.
No reference was made to the marriage of Nathaniel Ford.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of Nathaniel Ford, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city and cite the following data: Nathaniel Ford, Certificate No. 2821, issued December 7, 1832, rate $20.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

March 30, 1940.
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Mr. R.J.Russell 1806 Pine Street St. Louis, Missouri.
BA-J/GC Nathaniel Ford S.13049
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of military service of Amos Ford, born about 1737, of Nathaniel Ford born July 11, 1765, and of Ebenezer Ford born January 6, or 16, 1788 or 1789.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the War of 1812 of an Ebenezer Ford. In order to identify the record of the Amos Ford in whom you are interested you should furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to him: approximate date of death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of wife or widow.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War record of Nathaniel Ford.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Nathaniel Ford N.Y. City act June 7. 1832 # 2821 to what date last paid
(The N o shown it to be one of the early inscriptions)
J. M. Prior
Paid to Sept 4 1848 at 20 per annum
A letter from F. Melcher, Boston Dec 11 1848 Says he died Oct 31 st 1847 May read 1842 2 09
Whitney

686 CENTURY ELECTRIC COMPANY
MANUFACTURER OF
MOTORS AND GENERATORS
GENERAL OFFICE 1806 PINE STREET
CABLE ADDRESS "ONEPHASE"
SAINT LOUIS, MO. March 5, 1940.
Veterans' Bureau, War Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Mrs. Finch R1851 Navy Dept Bldg
I would appreciate it very much if you would tell me if your files disclose military service for the following:
more Amos Ford, born during or about the year 1737. 42 yrs Nathaniel Ford, Born July 11, 1765. ~ 172, 1572 Ebenezer Ford, Born January 6 or 16, 1788 or 1789. 10123
Thanking you in advance for the information, I am
Yours very truly,
Ansul
RJR:NS
R. J. Russell, 1806 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo.

Revan
13049 INVALID.
File No. 13049
Nathaniel Ford Priv Boer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1940 - Mar. 30 - Hick 25 R. Russell cc